He's 24 years old and athletically his best position is first base, but Krauss continues to put up some of the best numbers in the minors that nobody seems to be noticing. Now at .297/.424/.533, he's a walk machine with 65 free passes against just 317 at-bats, and he has plenty of power, with 45 of his 94 hits going for extra bases. He's a bit of a three true outcomes type, but there's value here.
Others Of Note:
Matt Adams, 1B, Cardinals (Triple-A Memphis): 3-for-4, 2B, HR (14), 3 R, 2 RBI, BB. All he can do is keep raking while waiting for another chance; .362/.390/.684 in 46 games.
Eric Arce, OF, Blue Jays (Rookie-level Bluefield): 2-for-3, 2 HR (3), 2 R, 7 RBI, BB, K. Last year's GCL home run champ is off to slow start; .226/.372/.452 in 20 games.
Oswaldo Arcia, OF, Twins (Double-A New Britain): 2-for-4, HR (3), 2 R, 3 RBI, BB; 2-for-3, 2B, 2 RBI, K. Easily the best Twins prospect at the upper levels; .323/.379/.516 in 24 games since promotion.
Chris Bostick, 2B/SS, Athletics (Short-season Vermont): 2-for-3, 3B, R, RBI, BB. Intriguing sleeper is a compact athlete with tools; 9-for-18 in last five games and .316/.382/.459 in 25 games overall.
Corey Brown, OF, Nationals (Triple-A Syracuse): 3-for-4, 2B, BB. Teams might have some interest in him as he's producing and there's no room for him in Washington; .296/.383/.552 in 89 games.
Nick Castellanos, RF/3B, Tigers (Double-A Erie): 2-for-4, HR (5), R, 2 RBI, K, CS. Has played exclusively in right field for the past week; .301/.315/.478 in 33 games.
D.J. Davis, OF, Blue Jays (Rookie-level GCL Blue Jays): 2-for-5, HR (3), R, 2 RBI, 3 K. First-round pick has homered in back-to-back games; .244/.319/.378 in 20 games.
Delino DeShields, 2B, Astros (Low-A Lexington): 3-for-3, 2B, 3 R, RBI, BB. Hitting .368/.478/.600 in 24 games since All-Star break; .293/.399/.428 overall.
Neftali Feliz, RHP, Rangers (Double-A Frisco): 2 IP, 1 H, 1 R (0 ER), 2 BB, 4 K. 40 pitches, 25 strikes in rehab outing.
Jose Fernandez, RHP, Marlins (High-A Jupiter): 5 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 0 BB, 8 K. Best start for 2011 first-round pick since promotion, 15 IP, 13 H, 4 BB, 17 K in Florida State League.
Brian Goodwin, OF, Nationals (Low-A Hagerstown): 2-for-4, 2B, R. Super toolsy outfielder has been outstanding in every aspect of the game; .322/.438/.531 in 57 games.
Adeiny Hechavarria, SS, Blue Jays (Triple-A Las Vegas): 3-for-5, 3B, 2 R, RBI, K. Has the plus-plus defender done enough to put fellow Cuban Yunel Escobar on the trading block? .318/.366/.449 in 86 games.
Max Kepler, OF, Twins (Rookie-level Elizabethon): 1-for-3, HR (1), R, 4 RBI. Don't look now but he might be figuring some stuff out; .298/.454/.440 in 23 games.
Francisco Lindor, SS, Indians (Low-A Lake County): 1-for-2, 2B, R, 4 BB. Has suddenly turned into a low-average walk machine with 29 walks and just 31 hits in last 35 games; .266/.361/.384 overall.
Jake Marisnick, OF, Blue Jays (Double-A New Hampshire): 2-for-5, HR (1), 2 R, 2 RBI, K; 2-for-3. Three straight multi-hit games after slow start in Eastern League; .262/.311/.405 in 11 games.
Starling Marte, OF, Pirates (Triple-A Indianapolis): 3-for-4, 3B (13), HR (11), 2 R, 3 RBI. It's confusing as to why he's still in the minors; 1081 OPS in 13 July games and .291/.353/.510 overall.
Austin Nola, SS, Marlins (Low-A Greensboro): 3-for-4, 2 2B, 2 R, RBI. Fifth-round pick isn't toolsy but can play the position and makes contact; .348/.423/.522 in 12 games.
Renato Nunez, 3B, Athletics (Rookie-level AZL Athletics): 2-for-5, 2B, HR (2), R, 3 RBI. 18-year-old Venezuelan has impressive hit tool; .415/.500/.805 in 11 games.
Kyle Parker, OF, Rockies (High-A Modesto): 3-for-5, K. Has raised batting average 21 points in three days with 11-for-14 run; .312/.418/.489 overall, but a surprising lack of power.
Jurickson Profar, SS, Rangers (Double-A Frisco): 2-for-3, HR (11), 2 R, RBI, BB. 19-year-old who could put up a 20/20 season at Double-A; .298/.376/.494 and scout's power projections have moved up during the year.
Luigi Rodriguez, OF, Indians (Low-A Lake County): 3-for-5, HR (8), 2 R, 3 RBI. Seven hits in last two games with a pir of home runs; .282/.350/.424 overall and just 19 with plenty of tools.
Tony Sanchez, C, Pirates (Triple-A Indianopolis): 2-for-4, HR (5), R, 2 RBI. Five home runs in last 11 games after miserable start to Triple-A stint; .248/.307/.448 in 29 games.
Miguel Sano, 3B, Twins (Low-A Beloit): 1-for-3, HR (19), 2 R, RBI, 2 BB, K. Recovering from ugly June with 1114 OPS in 11 July games; .248/.370/.508 overall.
Jonathan Schoop, 2B/SS, Orioles (Double-A Bowie): 2-for-4, 2B, HR (11), 2 R, 2 RBI, BB, K. Five home runs in last ten games, up to .252/.309/.405 and suddenly the subject of many trade rumors.
Jean Segura, SS, Angels (Double-A Arkansas): 3-for-3, 2 R, RBI, SB (32). Coming on strong over the last two months and up to .290/.341/.397 overall; could be a trade chip for Angels due to middle infield blockage.
Travis Snider, OF, Blue Jays (Triple-A Las Vegas): 3-for-4, 2 R, RBI, K. Teams could be inquiring on him as a change of scenery guy; .322/.415/.548 in 53 games.
Will Swanner, C, Rockies (Low-A Asheville): 2-for-5, HR (12), R, RBI, K, CS. Keeps on hitting but has thrown out just 12 of 103 attempted base stealers; .338/.420/.599 in 62 games.
Tim Wheeler, OF, Rockies (Triple-A Colorado Springs): 3-for-6, 2 2B, 2 R, 3 RBI. How weird is it that after finishing second in the minors last year with 33 home runs, he has just one this year while playing in Colorado Springs? .296/.364/.381 in 47 games.
Kyle Zimmer, RHP, Royals (Rookie-level AZL Royals): 3 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 5 K. Fifth overall pick has whiffed eight of 18 batters faces; will be sent somewhere more challenging soon.
The rest of this article is restricted to Baseball Prospectus Subscribers.
Not a subscriber?
Click here for more information on Baseball Prospectus subscriptions or use the buttons to the right to subscribe and get access to the best baseball content on the web.
There have been a lot of young breakouts in the minors this year, and it's almost like Cowart has gotten lost in the shuffle. Promoted to High-A in June just weeks after his 20th birthday, Cowart is hitting .290/.432/.551in his first 20 California League games, and the scouting reports nearly match the numbers.
The rest of this article is restricted to Baseball Prospectus Subscribers.
Not a subscriber?
Click here for more information on Baseball Prospectus subscriptions or use the buttons to the right to subscribe and get access to the best baseball content on the web.
Juan Jaime, RHP, Braves (High-A Lynchburg): 1.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 4 K
The pro scouting department of the Braves has found some success in picking off the scrap heaps of others, and they might of found something in Jaime. Once an interesting power arm in the Nationals system, Jaime missed all of 2010 and 2011 after Tommy John surgery and some delays in his rehab, but the 24-year-old Dominican has found all of his arm strength and then some, sitting at 97-98 mph this year and touching 101. With 44 strikeouts in 34 innings and just 20 hits allowed, his missing plenty of bats, but he still needs to refine his developing curveball, and we'll get a better sense of his ability when he reaches the upper levels.
Others Of Note:
Oswaldo Arcia, OF, Twins (Double-A New Britain): 3-for-5, 2 R, RBI, 2 K. Hits in 14 of 17 games overall; .303/.365/.439 since promotion.
Engel Beltre, OF, Rangers (Double-A Frisco): 3-for-5, HR (7), 2 R, 3 RBI, SB. CS. Every once in a while he'll still tease you with a game like this; just .237/.280/.376 in 79 games.
Bobby Borchering, OF, Diamondbacks (Double-A Mobile): 1-for-4, HR (1), R, RBI, K. First hit in nine at-bats since earning promotion; hit .277/.340/.534 at High-A Visalia, including 11 home runs in June.
Lewis Brinson, OF Rangers (Rookie-level AZL Rangers): 3-for-5, 2 2B, HR (1), 3 R, 4 RBI, 2 K. First home run but 13 of 17 hits have gone for extra bases; .298/.365/.632 overall.
Nick Castellanos, 3B, Tigers (Double-A Erie): 2-for-4, HR (4), R, 3 RBI. Hard to see how sustainable this is with two walks and 26 strikeouts in 110 at-bats; .300/.304/.482 in 26 games since promotion.
A.J. Cole, RHP, Athletics (Low-A Burlington): 6 IP, 4 H, 2 R (1 ER), 3 BB, 9 K. Continues to impress since demotion, and at 20, he's still young for the league; 2.44 ERA in nine starts with 52 Ks in 44.1 innings.
Zack Cox, 3B, Cardinals (Triple-A Memphis): 3-for-4, HR (6), 2 R, RBI. Has a history of slowly adjusting to new levels; hitting .400 in last 20 games to lift OPS 136 points to .262/.305/.418.
Delino DeShields, 2B, Astros (Low-A Lexington): 2-for-5, 2 R, RBI, BB, K, 2 SB (60). That stolen base total would be a big number if not for Billy Hamilton; .278/.386/.401 in impressive bounce back season.
Brett Eibner, OF, Royals (High-A Wilmington): 3-for-5, 2B, HR (11), 2 R, 3 RBI. Just when you're ready to write him off; 7-for-15 with four doubles and two home runs in last four games and .204/.309/.440 overall.
Nolan Fontana, SS, Astros (Low-A Lexington): 1-for-1, R, RBI, 5 BB, SB. Pro debut for second-round pick who was known for his approach.
Grant Green, UT, Athletics (Triple-A Sacramento): 4-for-5, RBI, CS. Second straight four-hit game; .298/.340/.454 overall.
Zach Green, 3B, Phillies (Rookie-level GCL): 2-for-4, 3B, HR (1), R, 4 RBI. Third-round pick is big kid with raw power; .333/.414/.625 in seven games.
Billy Hamilton, SS, Reds (High-A Bakersfield): 3-for-5, 2B, 3 R, 2 K, 2 SB (103). Hitting .326/.415/.444 among rumors that he'll move to Double-A after the Futures Game.
Alen Hanson, 2B, Pirates (Low-A West Virginia): 4-for-5, HR (15), R, 2 RBI, SB. One of the most surprising seasons in the minors, and with five more home runs in the last ten games, it's hard to call the power a fluke; .330/.391/.599 in 80 games.
Manny Machado, SS, Orioles (Double-A Bowie): 1-for-3, HR (7), 2 R, 2 RBI, BB. 27 total bases in last ten games as he's starting to play up to the scouting reports; .287/.350/.423 in 83 games.
Justin O'Conner, C, Rays (Short-season Hudson Valley): 1-for-4, HR (2), 2 R, 3 RBI, BB. 2010 first-round pick showing first signs of life offensively; .318/.343/.576 in 16 games but still 18 strikeouts.
Adys Portillo, RHP, Padres (Low-A Fort Wayne): 5 IP, 1 H, 1 R (0 ER), 5 BB, 5 K. Plus-plus fastball and now we'll see how the command and secondaries develop; 1.65 ERA with 76 Ks in 81.2 innings.
Roman Quinn, SS, Phillies (Short-season Williamsport): 3-for-4, R, BB, K, 2 SB. 2011 second-round pick is absolute burner with little power and huge questions about defense; .282/.393/.338 in 17 games.
Addison Russell, SS, Athletics (Rookie-level AZL Athletics): 3-for-4, 2 R, RBI, SB. First-round pick hitting .448/.600/.724 in first nine pro games.
Josh Rutledge, SS, Rockies (Double-A Tulsa): 3-for-4, 2B, R, BB, K. Probably not a shortstop in the end, but has believers in the bat; .345 in 28 games since June 1 and .302/.336/.494 overall.
Edward Salcado, 3B, Braves (High-A Lynchburg): 3-for-3, 2B, 4 R, RBI, K. Needs to get bat going because defensive reviews are rough; .265/.312/.416 overall.
Carlos Sanchez, 2B, White Sox (High-A Winston-Salem): 3-for-4, RBI, BB, K, SB. Just keeps hitting line drives; .320/.378/.398 in 81 games.
Gary Sanchez, C, Yankees (High-A Tampa): 2-for-4, HR (1), R, RBI, 2 K. 4-for-13 since promotion to High-A; still just 19 and one of the better offensive prospects around.
Tony Sanchez, C, Pirates (Triple-A Indianapolis): 2-for-3, HR (3), R, RBI, BB, K. Home runs in three straight games but still hitting just .215/.253/.380 in 21 games.
Jonathan Singleton, 1B, Astros (Double-A Corpus Christi): 2-for-4, 2B, 3B, 2 RBI, BB. Has recovered from brutal June with 16 total bases in last four games; .272/.389/.489 overall.
Zach Wheeler, RHP, Mets (Double-A Binghamton): 7.1 IP, 6 H, 1 R, 0 BB, 6 K. Back to form after a couple of rough outings; 2.62 ERA with 88 Ks in 92.2 innings.
Josh Whitaker, OF, Athletics (High-A Stockton): 2-for-5, HR (15), 2 R, 4 RBI, K. Big, right-handed power source with too many strikeouts; 11 home runs in last 24 games and up to .287/.347/.500.
25